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2015 audi a6 or CLA 220amg?

  • 24-04-2018 01:37PM
    #1
    gavdolfini
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭


    Hello,

    Having recently sold my 2012 a5 coupe black edition I'm looking to upgrade to an audi a6 s line preferably the black edition 2015 facelift model but not essential with the s tronic box or the Mercedes CLA 220 amg sport, ive never driven a merc before so I cant compare, has anybody here driven both? is there much of a difference in the auto boxes?.

    The suspension on the a5 was pretty tough is the a6 similar? is the suspension softer in the standard S line version?. Tried to find a review comparing both cars online but cannot find one.. thanks.


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  • #2
    colm_mcm
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 73,328 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I don’t know if you know they’re tiny? They’re an A3 saloon rival.


  • #3
    gavdolfini
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭gavdolfini


    colm_mcm wrote: »
    I don’t know if you know they’re tiny? They’re an A3 saloon rival.

    didn't realise they were that small. A6 it is.


  • #4
    carsfan2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,097 ✭✭✭carsfan2


    gavdolfini wrote: »
    didn't realise they were that small. A6 it is.

    Are you confusing cls with cla merc?
    The cls would be same size as A6 alright.


  • #5
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    CLA is miles smaller than the A6. Have an A6 myself. Smashing car.


  • #6
    Pkiernan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,236 ✭✭✭Pkiernan


    Nonoperational wrote: »
    CLA is miles smaller than the A6. Have an A6 myself. Smashing car.

    CLS smokes it...if the OP meant CLS


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  • #7
    gavdolfini
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭gavdolfini


    Pkiernan wrote: »
    CLS smokes it...if the OP meant CLS

    Meant 4 door CLA. New it would be smaller just not that much. Does anyone now if black edition is a harder ride than the s line?.thanks


  • #8
    spyderski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭spyderski


    gavdolfini wrote: »
    Meant 4 door CLA. New it would be smaller just not that much. Does anyone now if black edition is a harder ride than the s line?.thanks

    But they’re in completely different segments. CLA is MASSIVELY smaller. Your question is exactly the same as if you asked “I’m thinking of buying a new car, should I get a BMW 5 series or a 1 series?” Those 2 models are direct competitors to the A6 and CLA.


  • #9
    gavdolfini
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭gavdolfini


    spyderski wrote: »
    But they’re in completely different segments. CLA is MASSIVELY smaller. Your question is exactly the same as if you asked “I’m thinking of buying a new car, should I get a BMW 5 series or a 1 series?” Those 2 models are direct competitors to the A6 and CLA.

    thanks for clearing that up:rolleyes:


  • #10
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    gavdolfini wrote: »
    Meant 4 door CLA. New it would be smaller just not that much. Does anyone now if black edition is a harder ride than the s line?.thanks

    Black edition has 20" alloys. I have it and it's fine for me, but I like a firm ride :pac:


  • #11
    gavdolfini
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭gavdolfini


    Nonoperational wrote: »
    Black edition has 20" alloys. I have it and it's fine for me, but I like a firm ride :pac:

    Haha might be better in the a6. Hope the S tronic is nice to drive.


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  • #12
    blackbox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 5,758 ✭✭✭blackbox


    The CLA is an awful ugly looking yoke, especially the back (IMO).


  • #13
    bazz26
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,877 ✭✭✭✭bazz26


    The CLA is very small on the inside, it's based on the A Class.


  • #14
    SBPhoto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 544 ✭✭✭SBPhoto


    I have the A6 SLine with 20" Alloys and its much smoother ride than the A3 SLine saloon i had which was very hard on the road.I would recommend the S Tronic lovely smooth drive with the auto


  • #15
    gavdolfini
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭gavdolfini


    SBPhoto wrote: »
    I have the A6 SLine with 20" Alloys and its much smoother ride than the A3 SLine saloon i had which was very hard on the road.I would recommend the S Tronic lovely smooth drive with the auto

    Thanks, yeah ill be going for the S Tronic. Just waiting for the right car to come along, last car was black so going for the white Black ed combo for a change.


  • #16
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    gavdolfini wrote: »
    Haha might be better in the a6. Hope the S tronic is nice to drive.

    It's good. Occasionally can catch it out a touch at roundabouts.... but overall a smashing car.


  • #17
    gavdolfini
    Closed Accounts Posts: 81 ✭✭gavdolfini


    Nonoperational wrote: »
    It's good. Occasionally can catch it out a touch at roundabouts.... but overall a smashing car.

    Sorry for dragging this up again but doesn't anyone know what the 150ps engines are like? Offered a good deal on s line one but think it will be well underpowered?


  • #18
    Nonoperational
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,401 ✭✭✭Nonoperational


    Have the 190 and it feels good to me. Plenty torque when needed, and actually a little too much without quattro when taking off quickly. 150 is probably pushing it a bit but I'm sure for pottering around and motorway cruises it would be ok.


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